Aesop

The Hare and the Hound

A timeless story chosen for family story time.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Hare and the Hound

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Hound: A hunting dog who chases after the hare but gives up when he can't catch her., Hare: A quick and clever rabbit who escapes from the hound by running for her life., Rustic: A local farmer or country person who observes the chase and teases the hound.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Field: An open area of countryside where the chase between the hound and hare takes place.

Guiding ideas

Themes

survival, perspective, motivation

Moral

Takeaway

Those who have more at stake are often more motivated to succeed.

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